"A bright soprano of 'uncommon warmth and technical brilliance"
— The New York Times
American soprano Tamara Mesic is a distinguished soloist and leading lady celebrated for her "sweet, strong voice" (The New York Times). A frequent collaborator with the American Symphony Orchestra under Leon Botstein, she has performed at Avery Fisher Hall in works by Hindemith, Strauss, and Haydn, including recordings for Telarc.
Ms. Mesic’s operatic highlights include:
Susannah (Floyd) and Helena (Britten) at the Aspen Music Festival.
Fiordiligi (Così fan tutte) with Wolf Trap Opera, praised by Opera News for her precision and vibrant tone.
Lucy (The Telephone) in her international debut at the Spoleto Festival Italy, directed by Gian Carlo Menotti.
Susanna (Le Nozze di Figaro) and Micaëla (Carmen) with companies such as Opera San Jose and Arizona Opera.
Fiordiligi (Così fan tutte) with Wolf Trap Opera, praised by Opera News for her precision and vibrant tone.
Lucy (The Telephone) in her international debut at the Spoleto Festival Italy, directed by Gian Carlo Menotti.
Susanna (Le Nozze di Figaro) and Micaëla (Carmen) with companies such as Opera San Jose and Arizona Opera.
An alumna of the Juilliard Opera Center, she appeared in the "Live from Lincoln Center" broadcast of Hänsel und Gretel. Her concert repertoire spans Mahler, Brahms, and Handel, performed with the National Symphony and the Orchestra of St. Luke’s.
Trained by Patricia Misslin and mentored by Renée Fleming, Ms. Mesic has won the Jenny Lind Competition and received grants from the Shoshana Foundation. She remains a sought-after recitalist and oratorio soloist.